NAME ________________________________ DATE _______________ block _______

Literacy: Making Predictions

Instructions: Follow the prompts. Allow the boxes to expand as you enter textual evidence and your responses.
To meet the literacy standards listed here, your responses should be detailed and specific using complete sentences
that follow the standard rules of grammar conventions, syntax and diction.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.1Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences
drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2.e Maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which
they are writing.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task,
purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.10 Write routinely over shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and
audiences.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.11-12.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.11-12.6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading,
writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level

Step
One:
Inferenc
e

When making inferences you make a logical guess using evidence from the text, your own knowledge, and common sense.
Character Trait
Use the adjectives list on
next page

Analyze a character's
actions and words to
determine his values,
morals or ethics.

Inference

Textual Evidence

Explain your rationale for using the adjective in the first

column (use common sense).
What ideas led you to label the character with that
adjective?

Support your inference: look for details that

reveal important aspects of setting, plot, and
character.

Tough, brave,
Honored

He fought in many battles and came out victorious.

Discreet
pleasant
very proper and
careful eater
courteous & friendly

She dressed with very nice clothes. Spoke French

very fluently. When she ate she never dropped a
crumb. Table manners were very well.

Wise, cautious,
accurate,
knowledgeable in all
laws

Knows his work. Gained many fees and robes in his

career. Knew each court decision and every crime.

To ride about, loved honor, chivalry,

The spirit of giving, truth and courtesy.
He was a valiant warrior for his lord;
His mortal battles numbered then fifteen,
And for our faith he'd fought at Tramissene
Three tournaments and always killed his
foe
He never spoke unkindly, never played
The villain's part, but always did the right.
Of table manners she had learnt it all,
For from her lips she'd let no morsel fall
Nor deeply in her sauce her fingers wet;
She'd lift her food so well she'd never get
A single drop or crumb upon her breast.
So pleasant and so amiable, while she
Would in her mien take pains to imitate
The ways of court, the dignity of state,
That all might praise her for her worthiness
Discreet he was, deserving reverence
(Or so it seemed, his sayings were so
wise).
He often was a judge in the assize
By virtue of his patent and commission.
He knew each court decision, every crime
Adjudicated from King William's time.

He'd execute a deed with such perfection

No man could call its writing into question,
And every statute he could state by rote.

Step
Two:
Predicti
on

When you make an inference about the future, it is a prediction.

Determine what motivates a character, what his values are, and predict what his next action will be.
Summarize the situation to show
your understanding do not
simply copy the text

Whenever there was battle he

was there. He fought in
tournaments and always won.
He was very Honored for his
contributions in war. Just got
back from an expedition.

Sings in church services. Table

manners were great. Great
company.
Had many fees and robes in his
career. Knowledgeable in court.
Completed things with
perfection.

Describe the characters next action

based on your inference about his
values, morals and/or past actions.
What do you think he is going to do
based on the situation?

He will fight in many more wars

and succeed. He will always play
the heros role. Will go on many
more expeditions.

Will continue to sing in church

service. Table manners will
continue to be exquisite. And will
always have a very kind heart.
He will continue to gain
achievements in his career.
Continue to complete everything he
does to perfection. And his court
knowledge will be continue to
expand.

Describe the characters past behavior that

supports your prediction. What decisions
did he make? What actions did he take that
display his value or belief system?

He fought in many battles and

tournaments and came out victorious.
He never played the villains part. He
loved honor and was a valiant warrior
for his lord.
If she were to see a mouse caught in a
trap she would cry.

Gained awards for his career.

Completed deeds with such
perfection. Knew every court decision
and case.

Character Trait
Descriptive Adjectives
Able
Above Average
Absent-Minded
Accepting
Adventurous
Affectionate
Aggressive
Agile
Agreeable
Alert
Amazing
Ambitious
Amiable
Amusing
Analytical
Angelic
Annoying
Apathetic
Apprehensive
Ardent
Arrogant
Articulate
Artificial
Artistic
Assertive
Athletic
Attentive
Average
Awesome
Awful
Awkward
Balanced
Beautiful
Below Average
Beneficent
Blue
Blunt
Boastful
Boisterous
Bold
Bossy
Brave
Bright
Brilliant
Buff
Busy
Callous
Calm
Candid
Cantankerous
Capable
Careful
Careless

Caring
Caustic
Cautious
Charming
Cheerful
Chic
Childish
Childlike
Churlish
Circumspect
Civil
Clean
Clever
Clumsy
Coherent
Cold
Compassionate
Competent
Complex
Composed
Conceited
Condescending
Confident
Confused
Conscientious
Considerate
Content
Cool
Cool-Headed
Cooperative
Cordial
Courageous
Cowardly
Crabby
Crafty
Cranky
Crass
Creative
Critical
Cruel
Curious
Cynical
Dainty
Daring
Dark
Decisive
Deep
Deferential
Defiant
Deft
Delicate
Delightful
Demanding
Demonic

Demure
Dependent
Depressed
Determined
Devoted
Devout
Dexterous
Diligent
Direct
Dirty
Disagreeable
Discerning
Discreet
Disgruntled
Disruptive
Distant
Distraught
Distrustful
Dowdy
Dramatic
Dreamer
Dreary
Drowsy
Drugged
Drunk
Dull
Dutiful
Earnest
Easy-Going
Efficient
Egotistical
Embarrassed
Emotional
Energetic
Enterprising
Enthusiastic
Evasive
Even-Tempered
Exacting
Excellent
Excitable
Excited
Experienced
Expert
Fabulous
Fair
Faithful
Fancy
Ferocious
Fervent
Fiery
Fighter
Flabby

Flaky
Flashy
Forgiving
Frank
Free
Friendly
Friendly
Frustrated
Fun-Loving
Funny
Fussy
Generous
Gentle
Giving
Gloomy
Glutinous
Gorgeous
Gracious
Grave
Groggy
Grouchy
Guarded
Handsome
Happy
Hard-Working
Hateful
Hearty
Helpful
Hesitant
Honest
Hopeful
Hot-Headed
Humble
Humorous
Hypercritical
Hysterical
Idiotic
Idle
Illogical
Imaginative
Immature
Immodest
Impatient
Imperturbable
Impetuous
Impractical
Impressionable
Impressive
Impulsive
Inactive
Incisive
Incompetent

Inconsiderate
Inconsistent
Indefatigable
Independent
Indiscreet
Indolent
Industrious
Inexperienced
Insensitive
Inspiring
Intelligent
Interesting
Intolerant
Inventive
Irascible
Irritable
Irritating
Jealous
Jocular
Jovial
Joyful
Joyous
Judgmental
Keen
Kind
Knowledgeable
Lame
Lazy
Leader
Leery
Lethargic
Level-Headed
Light
Light-Hearted
Likeable
Listless
Lithe
Lively
Local
Logical
Long-Winded
Lovable
Love-Lorn
Lovely
Loving
Loyal
Manipulative
Materialistic
Maternal
Mature
Mean

Meddlesome
Melancholy
Mercurial
Merry
Messy
Methodical
Meticulous
Mild
Mischievous
Miserable
Modest
Moronic
Morose
Motivated
Musical
Nave
Nasty
Natural
Naughty
Neat
Negative
Nervous
Noisy
Normal
Nosy
Numb
Obliging
Obnoxious
Old-Fashioned
One-Sided
Opinionated
Orderly
Organized
Ostentatious
Outgoing
Outspoken
Passionate
Passive
Paternal
Paternalistic
Patient
Patriotic
Peaceful
Peevish
Pensive
Perfectionist
Persevering

Persnickety
Personable
Petulant
Picky
Pitiful
Plain
Plain-Speaking
Playful
Pleasant
Pleasing
Plucky
Polite
Poor
Popular
Positive
Powerful
Practical
Prejudiced
Pretty
Pretty
Prim
Proficient
Proper
Proud
Proud
Provocative
Prudent
Punctual
Quarrelsome
Querulous
Questioning
Quick
Quick-Tempered
Quiet
Radical
Realistic
Reassuring
Rebellious
Reclusive
Reflective
Relaxed
Reliable
Religious
Reluctant
Resentful
Reserved
Resigned
Resourceful

Respected
Respectful
Responsible
Restless
Revered
Reverent
Rich
Ridiculous
Rigid
Rude
Sad
Sarcastic
Sassy
Saucy
Sedate
Self-Assured
Self-Confident
Self-Conscious
Selfish
Sensible
Sensitive
Sentimental
Serene
Serious
Sharp
Short
Short-Tempered
Shrewd
Shy
Silly
Simple
Simple-Minded
Sincere
Sleepy
Slight
Sloppy
Slothful
Slovenly
Slow
Smart
Snazzy
Sneering
Snobby
Sober
Somber
Sophisticated
Soulful
Soulless
Sour

Spirited
Spiteful
Stable
Staid
Steady
Stern
Stoic
Striking
Strong
Stubborn
Studious
Stupid
Sturdy
Subtle
Successful
Sulky
Sullen
Supercilious
Superficial
Surly
Suspicious
Sweet
Tactful
Tactless
Talented
Tantalizing
Tender
Tense
Testy
Thinking
Thoughtful
Thoughtless
Thrilling
Timid
Tired
Tireless
Tolerant
Touchy
Tough
Tranquil
Tricky
Trusting
Ugly
Unaffected
Unbalanced
Uncertain
Uncooperative
Undependable

Understanding
Unemotional
Unfriendly
Unguarded
Unhappy
Unhelpful
Unimaginative
Unique
Unlucky
Unmotivated
Unpleasant
Unpopular
Unreliable
Unselfish
Unsophisticated
Unstable
Unsure
Unthinking
Unwilling
Vain
Venal
Versatile
Vigilant
Volcanic
Vulnerable
Warm
Warm-Hearted
Wary
Watchful
Weak
Well-Behaved
Well-Developed
Well-Intentioned
Well-Respected
Well-Rounded
Wild
Willing
Willing
Wise
Witty
Wonderful
Zealous